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When WEEI’s Jermaine Wiggins claimed that Jaylen Brown told him he wouldn’t re-sign in Boston when his contract expires in 2024, Brown was perplexed and denied the report behind closed doors, sources familiar with Brown’s thinking told The Athletic. In spite of the trade talks, Brown wants to be in Boston.
Source: Jared Weiss @ The Athletic

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F Juan Hernangomez is finalizing a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, sources tell ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

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Darren Woolfson: We begin with Brian Windhorst, who’s been on this podcast a lot. He floated on his podcast that the Wolves had been mentioned as a potential trade partner for Russell Westbrook. I do not doubt his information. What I can tell you is, I feel very strong in saying that the LA Lakers, Rob Pelinka, initiated that dialog. I also feel very, very, very, very, very confident in suggesting that Russell Westbrook is not coming to the Timberwolves, that is not a trade that you need to foresee thinking about actually happening. Читать дальше...

Darren Woolfson: I do know the Wolves have shown a decent amount of interest in signing Jaylen Nowell to a long-term deal.
Source: Apple Podcasts

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Marc Stein: Indiana would be expected to buy Westbrook out if such a trade came to fruition … which is another likely obstacle because buying out such a big salary is hardly the norm for Pacers owner Herb Simon. It is likewise believed that the teams have discussed a deal focused on Hield, without Turner involved, that would still require the Lakers to furnish draft compensation to Indiana’s liking as part of a package centered around Talen Horton-Tucker.
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Interested teams are hopeful Brooklyn may ultimately have to lower its terms depending on Durant’s response come late September, several months following his trade request.
Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report

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With the boring doldrums of the offseason firmly upon us, we though it a solid time to begin a fun summer project, one that will see us preview the upcoming NBA campaign by ranking the Top 25 players in every position, from point guard to center.

Clutch Points: “If Durant goes, I don’t see any way that the Nets just keep Kyrie . I think if they can find a Durant trade, they will aggressively ramp up their desire to move Kyrie elsewhere.” @Marc Stein to @Keith Smith on Kyrie Irving trade rumors on @SpotifyLive pic.twitter.com/BtFduEhjfH
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Michael Scotto: Sources: The Atlanta Hawks have waived guard Sharife Cooper, @hoopshype has learned.